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SG Pipers, RR post opening-day wins in TPL Season 7

Ahmedabad, Dec 9 (UNI) SG Pipers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Rangers recorded winning starts as the seventh edition of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) got underway with a slate of closely fought contests at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Tuesday.
Playing in Ahmedabad for the first time, the opening day saw all eight teams in action on the charcoal-coloured courts, with stars such as Rohan Bopanna, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Luciano Darderi drawing strong fan response.
SG Pipers Bengaluru opened their campaign with a 56–44 win over Gurgaon Grand Slammers. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty set the tone with an emphatic 18–7 victory over Sahaja Yamalapalli in the Women’s Singles.
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Ireland, Pak, WI register victories at ICC U19 WC

22 Jan 2026 | 11:44 PM

Windhoek/Harare, Jan 22 (UNI) Ireland, Pakistan, and West Indies all secured victories in the group stage of the ICC U19 World Cup on Thursday, ensuring their progression to the next round.

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ICC happy with Eden Gardens’ facilities for Men’s T20 World Cup

22 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday expressed happiness regarding the facilities at the iconic Eden Gardens for the forthcoming Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled from February 7.

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Death toll from Spanish fatal train crash rises to 45

22 Jan 2026 | 10:47 PM

Madrid, Jan. 22 (UNI) The death toll from Sunday's train crash in southern Spain has risen to 45 after Spanish Civil Guard officers discovered two additional bodies on Thursday.
The bodies were found after authorities extended the search perimeter around the crash site near the town of Adamuz, in the province of Cordoba. About 200 Civil Guard agents were involved in the operation, supported by search dogs, drones, and infrared equipment.

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Easwaran run out after stepping out for water

22 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran was dismissed in unusual circumstances on Thursday, being run out after stepping out of the crease to get water, assuming the ball was dead.

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Ruud, Fritz advance to third round at Australian Open

22 Jan 2026 | 10:14 PM

Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz progressed to the third round of the Australian Open 2026 on Thursday with commanding straight-sets victories, keeping their hopes alive in a tournament that has already delivered thrilling action on Day 5.

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